Special Education Teacher: IEP Champion & Classroom Leader

Sweetwater Care; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks a Special Education Teacher to educate students with emotional impairments in specialized school programs. The role develops comprehensive annual syllabi, creates IEPs, and collaborates with parents and staff to achieve annual goals. Responsibilities include supervising paraprofessionals, maintaining records, administering tests, and attending meetings, with compliance to California requirements.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required.
• Mild/Moderate credential required (or in internship).
• CTC credential required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare annual classroom syllabus.
• Develop and administer IEPs for assigned students.
• Supervise paraprofessional support staff.
• Monitor and assess academic and behavioral progress.
• Collaborate with staff and parents on student needs and interventions.
• Plan and supervise all classroom activities and field trips.
• Maintain attendance records and student grades.
• Attend meetings and professional development workshops.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelors in Education or related field

Mild/Moderate Credential

CTC Certification

Master’s Degree desirable

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks a Special Education Teacher to educate students with emotional impairments in specialized school programs. The role develops comprehensive annual syllabi, creates IEPs, and collaborates with parents and staff to achieve annual goals. Responsibilities include supervising paraprofessionals, maintaining records, administering tests, and attending meetings, with compliance to California requirements.